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The internet is convinced this grandma was the key to Mexico’s win over Germany

Who’s going to doubt her?

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Mexico’s astounding win over Germany in the World Cup on Sunday made history and left people wondering how it happened. Did Germany field its best team? Is Mexico a serious threat this World Cup? Did this grandma’s blessing result in a higher power looking out for El Tri?

This multi-tasking goddess made sure every single player got a blessing during the national anthem, all while holding a bowl of food, because sometimes you’ve got to have your priorities straight. Perhaps most-notably she double-blessed Guillermo Ochoa, who went on to make a critical save on a Toni Kroos shot that would have turned the game.

The internet is now convinced she was the difference maker.

I don’t know whether she spurred Mexico to victory, but I’m also not going to doubt it.

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